Kam Fung Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Kam Fung Restaurant has been inspected 20 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kam Fung Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE FAR-RIGHT DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, WITH DARK GROOVES. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE STICKY TRAPS IN ORDER TO TRACK PEST ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED RICE STORED ON A SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT A COVER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID RICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES. ONE ON THE DOUBLE DOOR LEAVING THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WOODEN, MINIATURE SHRINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE STICKY TRAPS IN ORDER TO TRACK PEST ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED ON A SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT A COVER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID RICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, WITH DARK GROOVES. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREAE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 7, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS, AND REAR TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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74
Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2019
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. TABLE WARE AND LEFT OVER PACKAGING DONE IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR AREA OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PIC ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A PIC MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS ON DUTY AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND THAT PERSON ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP ATBLE AND COLD STATION. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS AND TOP SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER AND WOK STATION IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPES TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND AT REAR DOOR TO REMOVE STAINS FROM SPLATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS TO REMOVE STAINS AND DUST OBSERVED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE BOOSTER AT THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPES TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND AT REAR DOOR TO REMOVE STAINS FROM SPLATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS TO REMOVE STAINS AND DUST OBSERVED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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78
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: food handler requirment not met
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS SITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHENS FLOOR. TRASH, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS AND TOP SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM AREA OF LOBSTER TANK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (TWO) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST ON SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE EMPTY OIL BOTTLES AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR (OUTSIDE AREA) OF PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE USING FOR WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISHWASHER BEING USED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE HAS A 0PPM CHLORINE READING AFTER WASH CYCLE FINISHES. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING SHOULD BE 100PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 ISSUED. IF MACHINE IS REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE AUG. 19 REINSPECTION FOR THE SERIOUS VIOLATION; YOU MAY REQUEST THAT THE TAG BE REMOVED VIA FAX AT 312 746-8040 OR VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIXTY RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS; CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS AND TOP SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM AREA OF LOBSTER TANK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS (TWO) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST ON SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE EMPTY OIL BOTTLES AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR (OUTSIDE AREA) OF PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE USING FOR WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREAS.
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Jan 25, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS AND REMOVE FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES-EITHER PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RACKS/TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTE TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE METAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES, INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR OF WOKS, DEEP FRYERS, UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ATTACHED PIPING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, INTERIOR OF RINSE SINK, DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 25, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, WASTE GREASE AREA, AND STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LITTER, CARRY OUT CONTAINERS WITH FOOD/UTENSILS SURROUNDING GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. ALSO, NUMEROUS CARDBOARD BOXES, ITEMS, CONTAINERS OF GREASE WITHOUT COVERS STORED AT OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. GREASE SPILLS ON TOP AND DRIPPING ON GROUND AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE/WASTE GREASE AREA. ALSO, CONTAINERS OF GREASE STORED IN ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE SAID AREA, REMOVE SAID ITEMS, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE/STORE GREASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE TRAP FILLED TO TOP WITH GREASE AND LID OPEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT FLOORS FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE GREASE TRAP AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. FOUL ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTE TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE METAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LINING PREP TABLES/SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES, INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR OF WOKS, DEEP FRYERS, UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ATTACHED PIPING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, INTERIOR OF RINSE SINK, DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS BY DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR CEILING SECTION ABOVE ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT, REMOVE CARDBOARD SECTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT MIDDLE SECTION AT DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kam Fung Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kam Fung Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kam Fung Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Kam Fung Restaurant.
Has Kam Fung Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kam Fung Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kam Fung Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kam Fung Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kam Fung Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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